The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.

When each elder or pastor has his will aligned with the Lord's, we waste no time arguing for our own.

Alleged 'impossibilities' are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched.

Trusting God doesn't alter our circumstances. Perfect trust in Him changes us.

In our rough and rugged individualism, we think of gentleness as weakness, being soft and virtually spineless. Not so! Gentleness includes such enviable qualities as having strength under control, being calm and peaceful when surrounded by a heated atmosphere, emitting a soothing effect on those who may be angry or otherwise beside themselves, and possessing tact and gracious courtesy that causes others to retain their self-esteem and dignity. Instead of losing, the gentle gain. Instead of being ripped off and taken advantage of, they come out ahead!

It's not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.

Fortunately Jesus didn't leave [the disciples]-or any of us-without hope or direction. Where we fail, Jesus succeeded. The only One who as able to recognize and follow His purpose from the beginning was Jesus. He alone was able to obey consistently and please God completely. And His divine mission was to make a way for each of us to do the same.